Summary
This position is assigned to the Veteran's Affairs Acquisition Academy within the Office of Acquisitions, Program Management and Performance (OAPMP). As an authoritative training specialist, you will translate approved acquisition policy, governance requirements, lifecycle frameworks, competency standards, workforce needs, and emerging program-performance requirements into role-based curricula, experiential learning, performance-support solutions, and targeted workforce interventions
Duties
Major Duties include but not limited to: Initiates or participates in the development of revised policies concerning training and employee development, and monitors the effectiveness of VA OALC acquisition training policies, programs and procedures. Incorporates full range of instructional strategies into new courses (e.g., Instructor Led, Self-Paced E-learning, Virtual Classrooms, Simulation, Blended, etc.) with full range of instructional training aids (computer video discs, CD ROM, Interactive software, video telecommunications, Electronic Performance Support System, graphics, animations, and print media). Use new and innovative adult learning practices to improve course effectiveness. Determine the scope and content of the course. Establish the time and emphasis to be given to each unit of study, continuity between units and the level to which students should be trained on each item. Lead Integrated Product Team sessions with acquisition and program-management subject matter experts, other course instructors, program officials, and other training personnel to identify changes in subject matter and determine appropriate updates to assigned courses. Translates technical subject matter into training materials, lesson plans, exercises, case studies, practical applications, and other instructional products appropriate for adult learners. Review course evaluations, student feedback, assessment results, instructor observations (their own or others based on the course), and other available information to identify weaknesses or deficiencies in assigned training. Determines appropriate corrective actions and recommends changes to course content, instructional methods, training materials, or delivery approaches. Evaluates learner performance during instruction and provides appropriate feedback, clarification, and reinforcement of course concepts. Plans, organizes and/or conducts acquisition seminars for VA employees. Provides support for locally sponsored VAAA initiatives and workshops. Keeps abreast of training materials developed by field activities and of new practices, methods and materials in the area of training and development. Evaluates acquisition training programs of other federal agencies and private establishments to identify material and techniques which may be useful to the acquisition objectives of OAL Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in affect and selectees will be required to report to in person work unless they have an approved exemption. Telework: Position is eligible for Ad Hoc telework (situational telework) with supervisor approval. Regular and recurring telework is not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: PD00459A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one year probationary period or two year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your one year probationary period or two year trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Education
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office.
How you will be evaluated
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following Competencies for this position: Attention to Detail Critical Thinking Customer Service Decision Making Education and Training Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Project Management Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be contacted for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Area of Consideration: Eligible applicants will be reviewed and referred in the following order: All current, permanent VA Employees in the Office of Acquisitions, Program Management and Performance During the application process, you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.